Chattanooga Baby Photographer

Cake Smash Photo Session Information

close up of a one-year-old attacking a white flower smash cake with icing on open hands and mouth wide open

Your Chattanooga Baby Photographer for Fun and Creative Cake Smash Photos!


Your baby’s first birthday (or any milestone worth celebrating) deserves photos as special as they are! Cake smash sessions are a fun way to capture your baby’s personality at this memorable milestone. Your little one's cake smash session will be custom-designed to reflect your vision and together we will create images you’ll love sharing with everyone you know!


As a Chattanooga baby photographer, I specialize in creating personalized cake smash experiences that are both stress-free and fun. Sessions can take place outdoors at a beautiful location or in my cozy home studio, which is perfect for cake-smashing magic no matter the season or weather! To make things even easier, I provide everything you need to bring your vision to life and all you need to bring is your baby and the cake! From antique high chairs and unique cake plates to themed props and even baby girl outfits from my Client Closet, every detail is thoughtfully curated to create a session that feels effortless and enjoyable for you—and exciting for your baby.


Let’s work together to design a cake smash session that’s as one-of-a-kind as your little one!

Chattanooga Baby Photographer - Cake Smash Portfolio

A small collection of some of my favorite cake smash session images.

boho groovy themed cake smash set with neutral colors. close up of white layer cake on stand. peace sign in background.
1yo sits on a boho themed cake smash set and licks icing off her fingers surrounded by plants and 60s vibes
little girl in white lace outfit sits in front of a white cake on a stand for boho hippy themed cake smash in studio
close up from the nose down of litle girl going for a cake in front of her with open arms, icing on hands, mouth open
little girl with redish brown hair and lace outfit holds onto her cake smash cake for studio cake smash session
excited little girl lifts an entire smash cake onto her lap for a studio boho themed cake smash session
two sisters share a smash cake for a boho groovy themed session in Chattanooga photography studio
2 year old red head holds a giant piece of cake in her hands and sticks her tongue out to eat it at groovy cake smash
identical twins share an outdoor tea party cake smash under a willow tree.
identical twin girls in cream and pink share a tea party for two themed cake smash under willow tree
1yo girl in giant bow sticks her tongue out to lick icing sitting at a tiny tea table for cake smash
close up of a piece of cake on a lace table cloth and tiny tea saucer. tiny hands hold a tiny teacup for cake smash
close up of baby girl with icing on her face and a giant bow during her twin cake smash session
baby girl in giant bow puts a tiny teacup in her mouth for cake smash session outdoors
little girl in big bow and lace outfit licks icing from her lips and holds a tiny tea saucer for themed cake smash
1yo girl in big bow tries to eat a tiny teacup sitting on a pink pillow at a tea party themed cake smash outside
twin girls share a tea pot design cake at a tiny table set for tea under a willow tree for cake smash session
twin girl cake smash session with tiny tea party theme outside under willow tree
smiling 1yo Cubs fan in tiny jersey sits on a baseball field with antique props for baseball cake smash
1yo boy in a blue diaper cover that says one with a baseball for the O holds onto a ballfield fence.
1 year old baseball fan has baseball themed cake smash on baseball field with antique baseball paraphernalia
close up of a 1 year old boy smashing a baseball design cake for first birthday cake smash session
1yo girl in an antique highchair with homemade rainbow banner ready for her cake smash session
rainbow sunshine cake smash theme cake on an antique high chair. little girl in pink bow waits to eat it.
1yo girl in pink bow eats her smash cake in an antique high chair with a homemade rainbow ribbon banner
close up of a little girls hand covered in icing for rainbow sunshine theme cake smash
profile image of 1yo girl in big pink bow eating a smash cake in an antique high chair decorated with flowers and ribbon
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big sister sits on a stool and leans over to kiss baby sister for boho hippy themed cake smash session

Client Testimonials

Katie Cordell

“This is better than anything I found on Pinterest! We just love our pictures so much!”

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How Your Cake Smash Session with a Chattanooga Baby Photographer Works From Start to Finish

Before your session


Planning your baby's cake smash session is easy! We'll start with a quick phone call to discuss your ideas, themes, and whether you'd prefer an outdoor location or a custom setup in my cozy home studio. You can even share your Pinterest board with me, and I’ll design a session that perfectly reflects your vision! The session fee for cake smash sessions is $250 and covers most themes, but for something more elaborate, I can provide a custom quote tailored to your needs.


When it comes to the cake, you can't go wrong whether it’s homemade or custom-ordered from a bakery. I’m happy to recommend local bakers who create the most adorable smash cakes if you need suggestions! And if you’re thinking of making your baby’s smash cake yourself, check out this helpful blog post of Healthy Smash Cake Recipes For Baby's First Birthday to inspire you. To complete the look, I have a small collection of cake plates available for your session.

1yo girl in lace romper and big satin bow tries to eat a tiny tea cup at her cake smash photo session

DURING YOUR SESSION

Your session will start with milestone photos featuring your baby in the beautifully planned setup. These portraits are perfect for capturing your little one’s personality before the cake smash portion of the session. When it’s time for the cake smash, I’ll capture every adorable moment, from icing-covered fingers to the full-blown joy of digging into the cake. Babies generally know what to do when you put a cake in front of them (weird how that works) but for babies who are a little hesitant, I have a handful of gentle prompts and tricks to encourage them to dive in so you can be certain of a gallery full of memorable moments!


After your session

Cake smashes can be messy, (and let's be honest, that's part of the fun!) But you won’t have to worry about a thing - except maybe an icing covered kiss from your little one! I’ll take care of all the cleanup, whether your session is outdoors or in my home studio. For studio sessions, you’ll have access to a guest bathroom for any baby cleaning up before you go.


Your cake smash session is designed to be easy, fun, and memorable—letting you enjoy the experience while I handle all the details!

What does it cost?


Cake smash session fees start at $250 and image collections start at $750. Your image collection is selected after you see your fully edited photos in an online gallery. My clients plan to spend a minimum of $1000+ on their photo session after the final images are selected.

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Cake Smash Photo Session FAQ

Is a cake smash session only for first birthdays?

No way! Cake smash sessions are for any birthday or special occasion! I’ve seen ½ birthday cake smashes, 30th birthday cake smashes, dog birthday cake smashes. If there is cake and someone is willing to smash it, I’ll be there to photograph it!

Is the cake included?

I recommend that you bring the cake (homemade or otherwise) in case of any allergies or special needs your child may have. I'm happy to recommend local bakers and bakeries that make adorable special occasion cakes if you would prefer.

Should the cake smash be outdoors or in studio?

It depends! Sometimes the time of year will make indoors a necessity but if it's an option, the theme or look you want might do better outside or in studio. Let's chat about your ideas and design the perfect cake smash session!

What if my child won't cooperate or doesn't like cake?

It certainly wouldn't be the first time I've worked with kids who weren't interested in having their photos taken on a particular day. But don't worry, I've got some tricks up my sleeve when it comes to working with children and am very patient and understanding. I've even got tricks to make it look like they are eating cake even if they won't touch it! If you've got specific concerns unique to your children, let's talk!

What should my baby wear?

It is totally up to you but it should be something you don’t mind getting cake and icing all over. You may want to choose 2 outfits if you are worried about messing up something nice. I’m happy to help you find the perfect cake smash outfit or offer something from my client closet.

Can we do family photos or include siblings in the cake smash?

I suggest we schedule a separate session on another day if you want to include family photos. Cake smashes can be very stimulating and your baby might not cooperate for family photos as well as the cake smash if we do them back-to-back. If you're interested in adding sibling or family photos, let me know and I can offer a discount on booking 2 sessions. With that said, I don't mind if siblings or parents hop in at the end of the cake smash session for some extra cake smashing or squishy icing kisses. Just prepare to get dirty!

I still have questions.

No worries! Message me your question and I’ll get right back to you.

Would you like a free consultation to discuss a cake smash photo session?

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Chattanooga Baby Photographer